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09-21-2006, 10:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: bremerton, washington
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an introduction from a newbie
hello to all, i've been reading up on this site for some time now and i have to thank all of you for the info i've picked up over the last few months.
Over the past year I have come to the final stages of a frame-off resto to a 69 chevy swb i bought when i was 17yrs old, i have spent most of the time and money under the hood, untill i found a happy-medium and just recently decided to finish the project now that im 24yrs old. (just a little history4you) I'm now running a 67 front end with all smoothed body features full air ride suspension,drop spindles and front discs 12-bolt rear/3:73 posi & mini tubbed rear wells 2.5" exuast, flowmaster muffs solid roller/h-beam 350sbc (good street behaviour with automatic) monster motorsports th700r4 with 2400 stall Now it's on to the finish body work and paint, with a little help on color choice it should be done soon. (the pix are on the way!!! |
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09-21-2006, 10:59 PM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome to the board from Texas
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68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop  Frame of resto has been started2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616 |
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09-21-2006, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bel Air, Maryland
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome to the board from Maryland!
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09-22-2006, 01:19 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Good luck on getting it finished.
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09-22-2006, 02:07 AM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
 to the board from KY! I have some family is Seattle, how close to there are you?
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Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons 
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09-22-2006, 08:16 AM
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Still Green but learning
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Central NC
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome from NC, Cant wait for pics.
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09-22-2006, 11:21 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome!
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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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09-22-2006, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome truckhp, Your truck sounds very cool, Hey I have a question for you, I'm planning to upgrade to a 700R4 & I presently have 3.73's what RPM's are you running at around 60 or70 MPH?
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09-22-2006, 04:26 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
From West TN 
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09-22-2006, 11:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: bremerton, washington
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Well, Im around the poulsbo area, but grew up in tacoma, I could'nt take the
all the development and over-population the last few years so i left, OH, and by the way 71chev' i maintain about a 2600 rpm cruise at 65mph and about 2200 rpm at with the lockup.(with 29.5" tall tires in the back) |
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09-23-2006, 01:26 PM
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Just here to help
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Norwood,Mo
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome to the site,sounds like a nice project and cant wait for pics
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09-24-2006, 10:39 PM
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Catchy title goes here..
 
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Location: Rockwell, NC
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09-26-2006, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Thanks truckhp, that's exactly where I want to be when I get the 700R4 installed, now I'm starting to get excited.
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09-26-2006, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Topeka, Ks
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome from Kansas!
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I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. |
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09-26-2006, 11:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Clovis Ca.
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome!
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Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 |
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09-30-2006, 03:16 AM
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: I live in the state of denial....
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
to the board from PA!
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10-02-2006, 03:28 AM
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Born To Lose Club
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!
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10-11-2006, 10:55 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: an introduction from a newbie
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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