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07-13-2010, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: cedar rapids, ia
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New guy from Iowa
Hello everyone.
I'm from the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. I'm not a mechanic but I do have tools.  I am learning to weld at college and plan on getting my AAS degree by next year. My first pickup truck was a 77' Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd. I have always stayed in the late 70's range when getting trucks. I like Chevy’s the best. Probably because of their look. I am not set on just one brand or just trucks, I currently have:Chevy/Gmc trucks: 1979 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with 4" lift and 33" tires, 454 motor 1977 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 with 4" lift and 33" tires (no motor in it right now) 1994 GMC 1 ton 4x4 dually, 454 motor Ford trucks: 1979 Ford 1 ton cube truck, 14' box, 351 motor 1989 Ford 1 ton extended van, 351 motor 1990 Ford 1 ton extended hightop van with wheelchair left, 351 motor Dodge truck: 1979 Dodge 1 ton cube truck, 12' box, 360 motor Military: 1953 Reo military deuce semi tractor (M275A2), straight 6 cyl motor Cars: 1988 Chevy Camaro Z28, 350 motor 1989 Ford Crown Vic, 351 motor Others: 1981 HMV Freeway 16hp motor (3 wheeled vehicle) 1944 Cushman Airborne Scooter (model 53), 1-cylinder 4.6hp Vehicles that I have owned in the past: Chevy's: 1979 GMC 3/4 ton 4wd snowplow truck, 305cid 1978 Chevy Blazer 1/2 ton 4wd, 400cid 1977 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd, 350cid 1977 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd, 350cid 1977 Chevy 1/2 ton 4wd, 305cid Dodge's: 1978 Dodge 1/2 ton 4wd, 360cid 1977 Dodge Ramcharger 4wd, 360cid Ford: 1979 Ford 1 ton 2wd camper special, 460cid Cars: 1987 Chevy cavalier, v6 1986 Olds Cutlass, 301cid? 1983 Geo metro 1981 Honda civic, 4cyl 1969 Dodge Charger, 383cid I wish all of my current vehicles were in running shape. Each is in a different state of dis-repair.  Ranging from flat tires to no engine. I am currently driving my 94 GMC and have some issue with it that I need help with. It has issues from tail lights, tranny shifting, and engine running problems. I am going to post for help with the engine running issues first as they are the most important on the list.
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07-15-2010, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Monroe,Iowa
Posts: 4,370
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Re: New guy from Iowa
I'll be the 1st to welcome you from our state,Check out the Iowa section and check in. Theres a bunch of us some in your area. Ray
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07-15-2010, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Pepperell,Mass
Posts: 724
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Re: New guy from Iowa
welcome to the site
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07-16-2010, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Posts: 376
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Re: New guy from Iowa
Welcome to the board. You're gonna find a lot of helpful advice here to assist with your issues. I just finish an engine replacement in my '96 K1500 a couple months ago.
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07-17-2010, 01:36 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,142
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Re: New guy from Iowa
Welcome to the board from another fellow Iowan! I'm in Mitchellville, which is about 25 miles east of Des Moines.
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07-19-2010, 01:05 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: cedar rapids, ia
Posts: 6
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Re: New guy from Iowa
Thanks everyone for the welcome.
I hope to get some help, and be able to offer help, on this site. It's nice to know I'm not the only one from Iowa on here. 
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