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09-03-2008, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ledyard, CT
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New guy from CT
Howdy All
I'm Ken from CT. This was my grandparents 60 Chevy Apache to restore and it's in pretty sad shape. It took me quite a while to talk my aunt out of this truck and while I was doing so it sat in a field for years (about 25)and was used as a scratching post by the cows. Here's a couple of pics of it. I've been gathering tools and parts over the last few years and finally think I have enough to get going on it.  This is not long after I brought it back from VA. Took the bed off and stored it.  Up on the rotisserie I built.  The bottom of the cab isn't too bad. Most of the rust is in the usual places and the roof.  I sandblasted the cab and am in the process of replacing the cowl. I bought one off of ebay and the seller cut it on the wrong side of the spot welds so it was short by a few inches. Luckily I had enough of the old cowl to use.  Here's the rotisserie I built. Found the plans online and it works fairly well. |
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09-03-2008, 08:54 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: New guy from CT
 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. Great looking project!
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09-03-2008, 10:15 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: New guy from CT
welcome from NY looks like a great start keep us updated
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09-04-2008, 12:02 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: New guy from CT
Welcome to the board from Texas
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09-04-2008, 12:34 AM
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Chevys Kick A$$
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
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Re: New guy from CT
Hi welcome to the greatest board around from MT. Sweet looking project you got going on I can't wait to see it when its done.
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09-04-2008, 12:56 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: New guy from CT
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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09-04-2008, 02:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: New guy from CT
Welcome to the boards
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09-04-2008, 10:20 AM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
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Re: New guy from CT
from SE Texas!
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09-04-2008, 10:25 AM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
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Re: New guy from CT
from Knoxville Tn....
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09-04-2008, 06:18 PM
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Step Brother
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: New guy from CT
 FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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09-05-2008, 10:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Tunica, MS
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Re: New guy from CT
Welcome from Tunica Mississippi
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09-07-2008, 10:40 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: New guy from CT
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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