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LaraWilde · 07-03-2008, 06:31 AM

G'day,

Glad I found this site.

I am restoring and loving my Chev (definition of loving: sleeping in it and kissing it good night every chance I can, never letting it out of my sight, carrying a photo in my wallet and obsessing about her to the point that my girl friends think I am mad and men refuse to date me because they are sick of running second place to my chev).

She is a 1972 K20 Cheyenne. I have put in a '99 6.5L turbot diesel. Apparently there are only 6 in Australia so it isn't so easy to find anyone to compare notes with... lucky I found you kids.

This is an addiction which is contagious - my baby bro has just caught it with his first Chev - a 1993 Sierra LWB.

I love the fact that it goes anywhere, does everything except U turns and stop in a hurry, it feels like a big comfy car to drive but has the versatility and usefulness of a truck, I can drive by touch and she is indestructible on the road.

Anywhos... I am restoring her slowly and I am always after tips and advice. The biggest thing is; I am a visual person and so often I read the description of the part and without seeing it I am not sure if I am buying the right bit. I then fork over cash and sit back for up to 3 months hoping that the U S of A will send me the right bit.

I look forward to getting to know you all...
Thanx,

Lara

72BlckButy · 07-03-2008, 09:01 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

jsbgump · 07-03-2008, 09:13 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

shaneschevys · 07-03-2008, 01:07 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

86swb · 07-03-2008, 03:08 PM

Welcome to the board from Kentucky.

Cyclone44 · 07-07-2008, 03:38 AM

from Knoxville Tn....

70LonghornCST · 07-07-2008, 03:58 AM

Welcome from Hughson, California!

babyJay · 07-07-2008, 11:29 AM

hi, and welcome, from central Indiana!

DREAMS OF A 67 · 07-07-2008, 04:06 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

BACKYARD88 · 07-07-2008, 04:45 PM

from South Texas!

rod86 · 07-08-2008, 09:18 AM

welcome from the other side of australia

hehe

dan42 · 07-08-2008, 10:07 AM

Welcome from California - glad to see you found us - warning: this will only further your addiction to these trucks...

70LonghornCST · 07-08-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Welcome from California - glad to see you found us - warning: this will only further your addiction to these trucks...

68,69 K20 · 07-08-2008, 06:40 PM

Welcome from NY!

Jimbob91 · 07-08-2008, 09:45 PM

Welcome from West KY! I have friends in Perth....which, I believe is "way over on the other side" from where you are.

Enjoy it .... we'll evjoy the accent!

LaraWilde · 07-09-2008, 02:07 AM

Thanx for the warm welcome... just one quick question - what accent?

semperfidoordie · 07-09-2008, 02:10 AM

I think he means the slang you guys use..like Chev instead of Chevy and bit instead of part

semperfidoordie · 07-09-2008, 02:11 AM

and welcome from SoCal currently Iraq though

LaraWilde · 07-09-2008, 02:14 AM

We speak English I am sure... not like the slang you guys have... it is a bonnet not a hood isn't it?

semperfidoordie · 07-09-2008, 02:15 AM

haha no it's a hood to us...

LaraWilde · 07-09-2008, 02:18 AM

For the record we say Chevy too.
I tried to name my Chev... My ute is the ***** Cat and my bike is Delilah... but the Chev is just the Chev... yes it is a Chevy but to me she is "The Chev".
We have yet to name the 93 Chevy...
Does anyone else name their Chevy?

semperfidoordie · 07-09-2008, 02:20 AM

yeah read my siggy

so I have to ask what a ute is

LaraWilde · 07-09-2008, 02:36 AM

Ha ha ha ha... yes I see now.
A ute is the Aussie pick up truck. We are simple folk and we don't feel the need to have a giant 4WD for everything.
Your El Camino is the US equivalent.
Check out one of our holdens below:
http://www.evolutionendshere.com.au/
Attached are pix of my ***** cat (tailgate and my baby bro jumping over it on his bike)
I hope I attached them right - I am still getting used to this... I am soooo old

semperfidoordie · 07-09-2008, 02:40 AM

right on.. that things pretty cool

LaraWilde · 07-09-2008, 02:43 AM

253ci V8, 4 speed on the floor - no class all balls.
We have had some marvelous adventures together.
At the moment I am cleaning her up to give to a mate for his wedding present.
I bought the ***** Cat off him years ago and he has suffered withdrawal symptoms ever since.
Plus maybe if I give him the ***** Cat I can focus my energy (and wallet) on perfecting my beloved Chev.
I am sure there is some Karma coming to me for giving away a car for a wedding present?

07-03-2008, 06:31 AM	#1
LaraWilde Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,069	Australian Chev fan G'day, Glad I found this site. I am restoring and loving my Chev (definition of loving: sleeping in it and kissing it good night every chance I can, never letting it out of my sight, carrying a photo in my wallet and obsessing about her to the point that my girl friends think I am mad and men refuse to date me because they are sick of running second place to my chev). She is a 1972 K20 Cheyenne. I have put in a '99 6.5L turbot diesel. Apparently there are only 6 in Australia so it isn't so easy to find anyone to compare notes with... lucky I found you kids. This is an addiction which is contagious - my baby bro has just caught it with his first Chev - a 1993 Sierra LWB. I love the fact that it goes anywhere, does everything except U turns and stop in a hurry, it feels like a big comfy car to drive but has the versatility and usefulness of a truck, I can drive by touch and she is indestructible on the road. Anywhos... I am restoring her slowly and I am always after tips and advice. The biggest thing is; I am a visual person and so often I read the description of the part and without seeing it I am not sure if I am buying the right bit. I then fork over cash and sit back for up to 3 months hoping that the U S of A will send me the right bit. I look forward to getting to know you all... Thanx, Lara

07-03-2008, 09:01 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Australian Chev fan to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-03-2008, 09:13 AM	#3
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07-03-2008, 01:07 PM	#4
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07-03-2008, 03:08 PM	#5
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07-07-2008, 03:38 AM	#6
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07-07-2008, 03:58 AM	#7
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07-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#8
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07-07-2008, 04:06 PM	#9
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07-08-2008, 09:18 AM	#11
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Australian Chev fan welcome from the other side of australia hehe __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

07-08-2008, 10:07 AM	#12
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07-08-2008, 06:40 PM	#14
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Australian Chev fan Welcome from NY! __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

07-08-2008, 09:45 PM	#15
Jimbob91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Princeton, Ky Posts: 41	Re: Australian Chev fan Welcome from West KY! I have friends in Perth....which, I believe is "way over on the other side" from where you are. Enjoy it .... we'll evjoy the accent! __________________ Matt 91 GMC K-5 Jimmy 350/700R4/241/10boltX2 W/4:56's/locked. 6inch Softride on 35's. Starting to show signs of trail life... 86 Chev K-10 Short 383/350/208/10&12bolt Gonna be the pretty truck...

07-09-2008, 02:07 AM	#16
LaraWilde Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,069	Re: Australian Chev fan Thanx for the warm welcome... just one quick question - what accent?



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07-09-2008, 02:10 AM	#17
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Australian Chev fan I think he means the slang you guys use..like Chev instead of Chevy and bit instead of part __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

07-09-2008, 02:11 AM	#18
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Australian Chev fan and welcome from SoCal currently Iraq though __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

07-09-2008, 02:14 AM	#19
LaraWilde Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,069	Re: Australian Chev fan We speak English I am sure... not like the slang you guys have... it is a bonnet not a hood isn't it?

07-09-2008, 02:15 AM	#20
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Australian Chev fan haha no it's a hood to us... __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

07-09-2008, 02:18 AM	#21
LaraWilde Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,069	Re: Australian Chev fan For the record we say Chevy too. I tried to name my Chev... My ute is the ***** Cat and my bike is Delilah... but the Chev is just the Chev... yes it is a Chevy but to me she is "The Chev". We have yet to name the 93 Chevy... Does anyone else name their Chevy?

07-09-2008, 02:20 AM	#22
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Australian Chev fan yeah read my siggy so I have to ask what a ute is __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

07-09-2008, 02:36 AM	#23
LaraWilde Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,069	Re: Australian Chev fan Ha ha ha ha... yes I see now. A ute is the Aussie pick up truck. We are simple folk and we don't feel the need to have a giant 4WD for everything. Your El Camino is the US equivalent. Check out one of our holdens below: http://www.evolutionendshere.com.au/ Attached are pix of my ***** cat (tailgate and my baby bro jumping over it on his bike) I hope I attached them right - I am still getting used to this... I am soooo old Attached Images

07-09-2008, 02:40 AM	#24
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Australian Chev fan right on.. that things pretty cool __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

07-09-2008, 02:43 AM	#25
LaraWilde Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,069	Re: Australian Chev fan 253ci V8, 4 speed on the floor - no class all balls. We have had some marvelous adventures together. At the moment I am cleaning her up to give to a mate for his wedding present. I bought the *** Cat off him years ago and he has suffered withdrawal symptoms ever since. Plus maybe if I give him the *** Cat I can focus my energy (and wallet) on perfecting my beloved Chev. I am sure there is some Karma coming to me for giving away a car for a wedding present?

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