Another Hello- from Central Texas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dozer · 03-15-2006, 12:56 PM

Well I've been "lurking" around for a while on this board reading and reading and reading

. I've never been a gearhead but I bought an old truck so now I'm trying to get up to speed fast and learn as much as I can about working on these trucks.

I have a 69 shortbed stepside, 305 (rebuilt by previous owner). Manual tranny that my buddy helped me move from the column shift to floor shift. New front disc brake kit ordered and on the way. Other than that seems mechanically sound. Needs a lot of body and interior work.

Anyway this seems like a great site and just wanted to introduce myself. Please say howdy, especially if you're in Texas (anywhere near Austin area especially!).

-Mike

smirch9 · 03-15-2006, 01:00 PM

Welcome to the board!

DennyB · 03-15-2006, 01:10 PM

Welcome from NJ

71SWBChevy · 03-15-2006, 01:20 PM

from KY!

HotRod71 · 03-15-2006, 01:50 PM

Welcome from TN

jsbgump · 03-15-2006, 01:51 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

Dozer · 03-15-2006, 02:14 PM

Thanks everyone!

71SWB- Are you anywhere near Louisville? I flew to Louisville every week for about a year and a half on an assignment a couple years ago. I like that area. Still have some friends out there. I'm not up on my Kentucky geography so you may be nowhere near Louisville though.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-16-2006, 07:35 PM

From West TN

TexasJeff · 03-17-2006, 11:18 AM

Welcome aboard Mike from the Houston area, you will find lots of great info here. It is really nice to learn from people that have already tackle a project before you, to give you the help in the tough areas.

TruckinDaddy · 03-17-2006, 12:25 PM

Howdy from Northwest Austin

drink2mny · 03-17-2006, 01:24 PM

Welcome from the Northwest

7T7 · 03-17-2006, 08:51 PM

ROUND ROCK!? I think I know where that is.
What side of town are you located?

Welcome aboard Mike!
Lot's of good, helpful and knowledgeable folks here on this board.

86swb · 03-18-2006, 12:43 PM

Welcome from Kentucky.

krue · 03-19-2006, 12:29 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Check out the Regions board for members near you.

shaneschevys · 03-19-2006, 03:15 PM

Welcome from another TX member

texas69truck · 03-20-2006, 12:33 PM

Welcome from austin. im in the process of painting mine but in acouple weeks be looking for a black 69' on 33" tires.

03-15-2006, 12:56 PM	#1
Dozer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 8	Another Hello- from Central Texas Well I've been "lurking" around for a while on this board reading and reading and reading . I've never been a gearhead but I bought an old truck so now I'm trying to get up to speed fast and learn as much as I can about working on these trucks. I have a 69 shortbed stepside, 305 (rebuilt by previous owner). Manual tranny that my buddy helped me move from the column shift to floor shift. New front disc brake kit ordered and on the way. Other than that seems mechanically sound. Needs a lot of body and interior work. Anyway this seems like a great site and just wanted to introduce myself. Please say howdy, especially if you're in Texas (anywhere near Austin area especially!). -Mike Last edited by Dozer; 03-15-2006 at 02:19 PM.

03-15-2006, 01:00 PM	#2
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome to the board! __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

03-15-2006, 01:10 PM	#3
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome from NJ __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

03-15-2006, 01:20 PM	#4
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas from KY! __________________ 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

03-15-2006, 01:50 PM	#5
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome from TN __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-15-2006, 01:51 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

03-15-2006, 02:14 PM	#7
Dozer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 8	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Thanks everyone! 71SWB- Are you anywhere near Louisville? I flew to Louisville every week for about a year and a half on an assignment a couple years ago. I like that area. Still have some friends out there. I'm not up on my Kentucky geography so you may be nowhere near Louisville though.

03-16-2006, 07:35 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-17-2006, 11:18 AM	#9
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome aboard Mike from the Houston area, you will find lots of great info here. It is really nice to learn from people that have already tackle a project before you, to give you the help in the tough areas. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

03-17-2006, 12:25 PM	#10
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Howdy from Northwest Austin __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

03-17-2006, 01:24 PM	#11
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome from the Northwest __________________ Support The Board

03-17-2006, 08:51 PM	#12
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas ROUND ROCK!? I think I know where that is. What side of town are you located? Welcome aboard Mike! Lot's of good, helpful and knowledgeable folks here on this board. __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

03-18-2006, 12:43 PM	#13
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome from Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-19-2006, 12:29 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Check out the Regions board for members near you. __________________ "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"

03-19-2006, 03:15 PM	#15
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome from another TX member __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**



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03-20-2006, 12:33 PM	#16
texas69truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austin texas Posts: 113	Re: Another Hello- from Central Texas Welcome from austin. im in the process of painting mine but in acouple weeks be looking for a black 69' on 33" tires. Last edited by texas69truck; 03-20-2006 at 12:34 PM.

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