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03-11-2015, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Manchester, CT
Posts: 433
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New guy from CT
Hi All. I'm a retired GM tech with a new toy. This is my first dabble with trucks, but being a long time hot rodder, anything with wheels is fair game. I got my truck from Arizona because anything from New England is usually consumed by Mother Nature (rust!!). This guy has NO rust. In talking with the previous owner, the truck had NEVER seen snow, being from the Southwest its' entire life
 The wife wasn't too pleased, as I still have an almost complete '48 Willys wagon taking up her space in the garage. Soon after the truck arrived (Dec. 2014), these things just sort of appeared  See where this is going? Currently, the truck is powered (?) by a 250 six cylinder and granny 1st gear 4 speed. When I pulled the inspection cover on the 12 bolt rear to see what gears it has, not a drop of gear lube came out! So the hunt was on to find a new rear. Found a nice 10 bolt with 3:42"s. As soon as it warms up and the snow melts, the swap will be on. Right now, I'm gathering lots of parts, reading lots of build threads, and spending lots of money Later... Lee |
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03-12-2015, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,590
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Re: New guy from CT
Welcome from Midway USA. Looks like you have a great project there. Funny how things just start appearing, isn't it.
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03-13-2015, 01:27 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Crosby, TX
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Re: New guy from CT
I had a 1984 Custom Deluxe with an inline 6 when I was in my early 20's. It was "gold." When my husband bought me a 1985 Silverado this week, I fell in love with its photo. We pick it up next week, and since we are here with my parents (mom is quadriplegic) my dad is not too happy about the truck. Mine is also coming with two spare transmissions, and various other parts. I am about to go work in my garage so I can fit it all in. I am also new to the forums, and I am looking for things to add to my to do list.
This truck is my birthday present from my husband. I turn 44 next month.
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03-17-2015, 09:56 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
Posts: 10,221
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Re: New guy from CT
Nice truck. Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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