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07-06-2008, 02:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posts: 68
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New member in the SF Bay Area
Hello, I've been a lurker for a while, but now that I bought a Surburban I've signed up as a supporter.
I broke several of my personal rules buying this car (don't buy a car on e-bay, don't buy without a test drive, ...) but it all worked out okay. It's a 72 3/4 ton 2WD, with a 350 and TH400. It looks decent from 20 feet away, lived most of it's life in AZ so it's pretty rust-free (but not entirely so) and mechanically in decent shape. All the money I saved with my "good deal" I have spent making it run reliably - it had sat for a long time, so I've replaced the entire fuel system from tank to carb, plus a few other things. I bought it because the wife got the SUV in the divorce :-( and I've needed something to haul and occasionally tow for my other car projects. I was trying not to turn this into another "project", but I already have, after falling in love with it. Future plans call for new wiring, interior, glass, and eventually body and paint. (okay, so I will try to resist taking the body off the frame...) If I did this right, here's a picture (from the original seller): --steve |
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07-06-2008, 02:56 PM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Posts: 12,361
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome to the board from Texas
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07-06-2008, 03:36 PM
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Step Brother
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
 FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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07-06-2008, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Kelso,Wa
Posts: 3,637
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome! You will find this place a wealth of knowledge & the people here are the greatest.I was just down in Walnut Creek a couple weeks ago for a wedding.Love that area!
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07-06-2008, 08:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posts: 68
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
thanks everybody for the welcome.
if there is anyone local, I could use an occasional car buddy to help with those "2 person" tasks... I'm relatively new to this area and am always looking to make some new friends. --steve |
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07-06-2008, 11:59 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
 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.
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07-07-2008, 03:47 AM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
Posts: 4,029
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
from Knoxville Tn....
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07-07-2008, 10:50 AM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SnagTown Indiana
Posts: 2,524
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome, from central Indiana!
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07-07-2008, 12:29 PM
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I wish I was a cowboy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Posts: 409
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome, from Rohnert Park, CA - just up the street. If you ever feel like you need to get rid of this thing, lemme know!
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07-07-2008, 04:47 PM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
Posts: 5,316
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
from South Texas! What's that under the drivers soor? I can't seem to make it out.
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07-07-2008, 04:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posts: 68
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Nothing under the driver's door, it's a poor photo, that's a drain in the pavement the car is sitting on. Now that you mention it, it does look interesting...
I've already found this forum to be full of useful information, some of my problems seem to be popular topics: - keep the (broken) factory a/c (with rear a/c) or use aftermarket? - I'd like to put a 67-68 style front sheetmetal on it - which aftermarket parts are crap? - ... Another couple pictures (again, credit the seller): --steve |
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07-07-2008, 04:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Nothing under the driver's door, it's a poor photo, that's a drain in the pavement the car is sitting on. Now that you mention it, it does look interesting...
I've already found this forum to be full of useful information, some of my problems seem to be popular topics: - keep the (broken) factory a/c (with rear a/c) or use aftermarket? - I'd like to put a 67-68 style front sheetmetal on it - which aftermarket parts are crap? - ... Another couple pictures (again, credit the seller): --steve |
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07-08-2008, 11:22 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Quote:
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07-07-2008, 09:49 PM
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Right on the line, baby!
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phila, PA 19130
Posts: 1,486
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Hey Steve:
Welcome from Philadelphia! Nice vehicle, if I were you, I'd be in love with it, too. Very clean. -Todd
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07-08-2008, 12:49 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
Posts: 4,992
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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07-08-2008, 06:41 PM
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They call me the Breeze...
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 2,251
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome from NY!
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07-14-2008, 12:00 PM
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Keepin it runnin!
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Deep River, CT
Posts: 1,036
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
from CT!!Frank
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07-19-2008, 07:52 PM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,606
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome to the board from southern oregon..
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07-19-2008, 10:46 PM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,448
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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08-25-2008, 03:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: New member in the SF Bay Area
Welcome to the boards
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