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Pyrotechnic · 03-06-2007, 02:26 PM

I've been browsing this place for a couple of weeks now and the amount of information is great!

I'm from Austin but i'm currently attending college at Texas A&M Kingsville (near Corpus Christi). I've got a 78 Silverado but it died a tragic death earlier last year. I had just finished the mechanical restoration of it, which consisted of a brand new engine, rebuilt rear end with posi, entirely new braking system, rebuilt front suspension, 2.5 duals with flowmasters, 4 brand new Radial T/A's, Front end alingment, plus all the other work I did during high school. I was coming to Austin one weekend to pick it up and I got to drive it one night and it was awesome, but the next day my dad and I were tuning the carburetor and during the test drive someone swerved into my lane and hit me head on. Needless to say the frame is bent to hell. I was going to start the restoration on the body but with the condition it's currently in, the only straight or rust free piece of metal on the truck is the tailgate, so about all I can do is strip the truck of it's useful parts and find another truck and start over. I was extremely pissed from that whole ordeal because that engine barely had 300 miles on it and 5 months later i'm still 250 miles from home without a vehicle. That's hell for a gear head.

If anyone in Texas wants to sell an 82 or older truck, let me know. 82 is currently the highest year thats emissions exempt. I don't want to deal with catalytic converters and all that.

Here's a pic of what it used to look like. It's a 78 but it's got a 73/74 grill with a 454 emblem that created a lot of conversation and got a lot of stares.

shaneschevys · 03-06-2007, 02:38 PM

Welcome from FT Worth.

BACKYARD88 · 03-06-2007, 02:41 PM

from South Texas. Sorry to hear about the demise of your rig. Need to get started on another one so you'll forget about the last one.

Good luck on your search!

**Ron 586** · 03-06-2007, 03:05 PM

Welcome to the boards from West Tennessee.

jsbgump · 03-06-2007, 05:58 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

killer71 · 03-06-2007, 06:41 PM

Nice to meet you!

murphy67 · 03-06-2007, 07:18 PM

got 2 82's & starting a new 67..

may part with one in couple of months..gmc not chevy..good luck,let me know if i can help..got a couple of 70-72 also.you might think on it..see ya...

krue · 03-07-2007, 12:46 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

mudmizer · 03-07-2007, 01:10 AM

Welcome from Bellingham, WA. I've got lots of family in and around Kingsville.

86swb · 03-07-2007, 06:26 AM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

droppedgmc · 03-07-2007, 06:27 PM

welcome from WA

'72hemieater · 03-08-2007, 06:57 AM

Greetings from Oklahoma

CAL 58 GMC · 03-08-2007, 10:42 PM

Welcome to the board from Central Califorina!

L0WRIDE · 03-09-2007, 12:13 AM

Welcome to the board from New zealand

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-10-2007, 12:08 PM

From West TN

**Canadian694x4** · 03-11-2007, 03:40 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

centsless · 03-11-2007, 10:23 PM

Welcome from MD !!!!!!

Pickles · 03-15-2007, 12:56 PM

Welcome from Ky

LOW DOUGH · 03-15-2007, 01:04 PM

Welcome, from Wylie, Texas

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-18-2007, 12:23 PM

Welcome To The Board From Southern Oregon.

oj70chevy · 03-23-2007, 11:02 AM

welcom from San Antonio Texas.

kenm78 · 03-25-2007, 09:44 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma City.

03-06-2007, 02:26 PM	#1
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Hello from Texas! I've been browsing this place for a couple of weeks now and the amount of information is great! I'm from Austin but i'm currently attending college at Texas A&M Kingsville (near Corpus Christi). I've got a 78 Silverado but it died a tragic death earlier last year. I had just finished the mechanical restoration of it, which consisted of a brand new engine, rebuilt rear end with posi, entirely new braking system, rebuilt front suspension, 2.5 duals with flowmasters, 4 brand new Radial T/A's, Front end alingment, plus all the other work I did during high school. I was coming to Austin one weekend to pick it up and I got to drive it one night and it was awesome, but the next day my dad and I were tuning the carburetor and during the test drive someone swerved into my lane and hit me head on. Needless to say the frame is bent to hell. I was going to start the restoration on the body but with the condition it's currently in, the only straight or rust free piece of metal on the truck is the tailgate, so about all I can do is strip the truck of it's useful parts and find another truck and start over. I was extremely pissed from that whole ordeal because that engine barely had 300 miles on it and 5 months later i'm still 250 miles from home without a vehicle. That's hell for a gear head. If anyone in Texas wants to sell an 82 or older truck, let me know. 82 is currently the highest year thats emissions exempt. I don't want to deal with catalytic converters and all that. Here's a pic of what it used to look like. It's a 78 but it's got a 73/74 grill with a 454 emblem that created a lot of conversation and got a lot of stares. Attached Images

03-06-2007, 02:38 PM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome from FT Worth. __________________ 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**

03-06-2007, 02:41 PM	#3
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Hello from Texas! from South Texas. Sorry to hear about the demise of your rig. Need to get started on another one so you'll forget about the last one. Good luck on your search! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

03-06-2007, 03:05 PM	#4
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome to the boards from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-06-2007, 05:58 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello from 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

03-06-2007, 06:41 PM	#6
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Hello from Texas! Nice to meet you! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-06-2007, 07:18 PM	#7
murphy67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kilgore,tx Posts: 20	Re: Hello from Texas! got 2 82's & starting a new 67.. may part with one in couple of months..gmc not chevy..good luck,let me know if i can help..got a couple of 70-72 also.you might think on it..see ya...

03-07-2007, 12:46 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

03-07-2007, 01:10 AM	#9
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome from Bellingham, WA. I've got lots of family in and around Kingsville. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

03-07-2007, 06:26 AM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome from Western 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

03-07-2007, 06:27 PM	#11
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Hello from Texas! welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

03-08-2007, 06:57 AM	#12
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03-08-2007, 10:42 PM	#13
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03-09-2007, 12:13 AM	#14
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome to the board from New zealand __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

03-10-2007, 12:08 PM	#15
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03-11-2007, 03:40 PM	#16
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-11-2007, 10:23 PM	#17
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03-15-2007, 12:56 PM	#18
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome from Ky __________________ Pickles

03-15-2007, 01:04 PM	#19
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome, from Wylie, Texas

03-18-2007, 12:23 PM	#20
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03-23-2007, 11:02 AM	#21
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03-25-2007, 09:44 PM	#22
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