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'58Patch · 05-16-2010, 02:53 PM

Hi all,
I'm new, from San Diego and love the forum! A lot of info and inspiration!

vectorit · 05-16-2010, 08:19 PM

Welcome!

I'm just up I-15 from ya in the Temecula area.

Restrorob · 05-16-2010, 08:26 PM

Welcome Aboard !

I assume you have a 58 ?

How about some pics ? We luv pics around here !

'58Patch · 05-17-2010, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Welcome!

I'm just up I-15 from ya in the Temecula area.

Oh nice! Right on

'58Patch · 05-17-2010, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Welcome Aboard !

I assume you have a 58 ?

How about some pics ? We luv pics around here !

Yeah, I have a '58 1/2 ton. I have been trying to find how to post pics but apparently I'm a noob and can't figure it out or I don't have the ability to?

Restrorob · 05-17-2010, 06:37 AM

Take a read through this and see if it will help ya along;

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...y&titlesonly=0

'58Patch · 05-17-2010, 11:29 AM

Where it says: "clicking on the 'Pictures & Albums' link, and then clicking on 'Add Album'."

I don't have that option

Restrorob · 05-17-2010, 12:00 PM

OK, Here's another option....

Sign up HERE for a FREE account, Upload your pics there then copy/paste the image links directly into your post here.

BUT, Once you post a picture here do not move or rearrange the pictures there or the link will be broken and your pics will disappear from here.

'58Patch · 05-17-2010, 01:34 PM

Thank you much RestroRob!

Ok, so here is a little story about "Patch".
She is a survivor in my eyes. In the 2003 Cedar Creek and Julian fires, she was the only structure left standing while the surrounding buildings burnt down to the ground. I bought her from the guy in Julian who lost his house and property. The guy and his daughter were going to restore it together but his daughter got cancer and so they opted to sell it. I promised him that I would restore the truck and he is keeping me to it

She is a stout "little" farm truck, 85% original. I am the 3rd owner and have the original pink slip but prior to me, it was kept in the family. It has roughly 40K original miles. She has the 283 with a 4 speed hydraglide. Rear air shocks with shrader valves
Nevermind the mustang, that is my bro-in-laws project that is now out of my garage

vectorit · 05-17-2010, 03:13 PM

That's good looking truck right there!
I like the background story on it to, and the motivation on the restoration process.

Looks really solid, and the bed isn't all beat up either.
Are you going to restore it all original or?

'58Patch · 05-17-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

That's good looking truck right there!
I like the background story on it to, and the motivation on the restoration process.

Looks really solid, and the bed isn't all beat up either.
Are you going to restore it all original or?

Thanks!
I was initially going to restore it to it's former glory but I am set on making this my daily driver. I drove it for 6 months (with leaf springs all around, drums front and rear and no ps) before the engine started overheating. After driving it with the stock setup, I think I prefer today's modern conveniences

So it will be resto-modded a wee bit, if I can keep the modding bug away!

Kabwe · 05-17-2010, 05:18 PM

Hey man, you already know me from Hubgarage but I just wanted to say hello and keep posting pics.

Restrorob · 05-17-2010, 08:14 PM

WOW !!!

Nice story, Looks like a good solid rig for a project. Start a build thread and keep us posted on your progress !

Jacfourteen · 05-17-2010, 09:37 PM

Nice rig, looks to be pretty solid. Welcome from Norcal!

1ATony · 05-18-2010, 02:31 PM

welcome to the site

tasian · 05-18-2010, 06:10 PM

good thing you said something about the mustang.....

i haven't see a spinner knob in a while thats pretty cool someone told me they banned them in cali

'58Patch · 05-18-2010, 06:45 PM

Thanks all!
Yeah, the "suicide knobs" are illegal but since it was a farm truck and was hardly on the road, they put one on. I liked it and it made it easier to drive

Don't worry, I will definitely start a build thread once I have stuff to build with!

docrock · 06-15-2010, 04:52 PM

that is a great look truck

05-16-2010, 02:53 PM	#1
'58Patch Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 54	Hi guys, newbie from CA Hi all, I'm new, from San Diego and love the forum! A lot of info and inspiration! Last edited by '58Patch; 05-16-2010 at 02:53 PM.

05-16-2010, 08:19 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA Welcome! I'm just up I-15 from ya in the Temecula area. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

05-16-2010, 08:26 PM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA Welcome Aboard ! I assume you have a 58 ? How about some pics ? We luv pics around here ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

05-17-2010, 06:37 AM	#6
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA Take a read through this and see if it will help ya along; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...y&titlesonly=0 __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

05-17-2010, 11:29 AM	#7
'58Patch Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 54	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA Where it says: "clicking on the 'Pictures & Albums' link, and then clicking on 'Add Album'." I don't have that option

05-17-2010, 12:00 PM	#8
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA OK, Here's another option.... Sign up HERE for a FREE account, Upload your pics there then copy/paste the image links directly into your post here. BUT, Once you post a picture here do not move or rearrange the pictures there or the link will be broken and your pics will disappear from here. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

05-17-2010, 01:34 PM	#9
'58Patch Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 54	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA Thank you much RestroRob! Ok, so here is a little story about "Patch". She is a survivor in my eyes. In the 2003 Cedar Creek and Julian fires, she was the only structure left standing while the surrounding buildings burnt down to the ground. I bought her from the guy in Julian who lost his house and property. The guy and his daughter were going to restore it together but his daughter got cancer and so they opted to sell it. I promised him that I would restore the truck and he is keeping me to it She is a stout "little" farm truck, 85% original. I am the 3rd owner and have the original pink slip but prior to me, it was kept in the family. It has roughly 40K original miles. She has the 283 with a 4 speed hydraglide. Rear air shocks with shrader valves Nevermind the mustang, that is my bro-in-laws project that is now out of my garage Last edited by '58Patch; 05-17-2010 at 01:39 PM.

05-17-2010, 03:13 PM	#10
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA That's good looking truck right there! I like the background story on it to, and the motivation on the restoration process. Looks really solid, and the bed isn't all beat up either. Are you going to restore it all original or? __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

05-17-2010, 05:18 PM	#12
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA Hey man, you already know me from Hubgarage but I just wanted to say hello and keep posting pics.

05-17-2010, 08:14 PM	#13
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA WOW !!! Nice story, Looks like a good solid rig for a project. Start a build thread and keep us posted on your progress ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

05-17-2010, 09:37 PM	#14
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA Nice rig, looks to be pretty solid. Welcome from Norcal! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

05-18-2010, 02:31 PM	#15
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA welcome to the site

05-18-2010, 06:10 PM	#16
tasian Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hangtown, ca Posts: 244	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA good thing you said something about the mustang..... i haven't see a spinner knob in a while thats pretty cool someone told me they banned them in cali __________________ Betsy's build 70 c20 4 speed 406sb

05-18-2010, 06:45 PM	#17
'58Patch Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 54	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA Thanks all! Yeah, the "suicide knobs" are illegal but since it was a farm truck and was hardly on the road, they put one on. I liked it and it made it easier to drive Don't worry, I will definitely start a build thread once I have stuff to build with! __________________ View my truck's story here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402996 Last edited by '58Patch; 05-18-2010 at 06:46 PM.

06-15-2010, 04:52 PM	#18
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: Hi guys, newbie from CA that is a great look truck



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