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11-23-2005, 10:14 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Tucson
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Hello from Tucson
Hello everyone,
Just purchased a 1971 GMC C20 longbed and googled for some restoration tips and found this site. What a wealth of information located here. The truck I bought has a 454 ci that is knocking bad (spun bearing). Four speed on the floor. Interior is rough and the body has light surface rust. Front disc brakes. No deep rust anywhere, it is an Arizona truck. I'm the third owner. Paid $500 - I think I got a smoking deal. Now comes the fun. I will probably be posting (and reading) quite a bit here as this will be my first-ever tear down and build up. I would like to dump the four-speed and put in an automatic and take out the 454 and go with a built 350. Anyway, hope to correspond quite and bit and thanks everyone for all the posts. Mike |
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11-23-2005, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: tn
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Re: Hello from Tucson
welcome from tenn
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11-23-2005, 10:52 PM
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Location: Alvin ,TX
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Re: Hello from Tucson
 from texas ! Looks like you are on the way to a nice rebuild . We love pics ! Before and after !
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11-23-2005, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Welcome from SW Washington State....
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11-23-2005, 11:17 PM
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Location: Vallejo, California
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Quote:
 Pics are always good and Welcome from California.
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11-24-2005, 12:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix)
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Re: Hello from Tucson
There are a lot of members here in Arizona, and in Tuscon too. All good people willing to help. Welcome from Gilbert
Matt
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11-24-2005, 01:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Tucson
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Thanks for the welcome everyone. When I get a digital camera I will post some picks. I'm reading all I can before getting started on the restore. Actually kind of nervous about doing this.
ureckme - how can I get in touch with the Arizona guys, or the Tucson guys on this site to pick some brains and/or check out some rides? Happy Thanksgiving to all. Mike |
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11-24-2005, 02:34 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Welcome to the board from South MIssissippi. Go to the Regions page and check up on all the guys in your area.
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11-25-2005, 06:38 PM
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Location: South Western Ohio
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Welcome to the board hope you had a great turkey day
Doc
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11-25-2005, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Louisville KY
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Welcome from KY!!
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11-26-2005, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Welcome to the forum mgraham. Looks like you got a killer deal on a project truck. Post some pics when you have a chance....
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11-26-2005, 08:47 PM
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Location: Rockwell, NC
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Re: Hello from Tucson
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11-27-2005, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Norwood,Mo
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Welcome from Missouri!!
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11-27-2005, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Hello from Tucson
Sounds like a bargin. Get those pics posted.
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