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Moptop · 07-24-2006, 06:14 PM

Wow, I'm impressed!

This is a well established forum with a LOT of members. I can't believe I hadn't found it sooner. So I'm just now saying hello to everyone and to say that I'm glad to be here.

I have a 1971 ¾ton in that ochre yellow color with a white top. I love that color. It has a green interior. Wow, talk about retro. I've had this truck for 10 years and I'm the 2nd (and last) owner. It's time to restore this old girl to her original glory but like so many other folks, my funds are very tight and always spoken for in advance. But maybe........

At least I've been able to squeeze out the coins for a tranny rebuild with a B&M shift kit and a total engine rebuild complete with 10½:1 flattops, Edelbrock Performer carb on an Edelbrock Performer manifold. Also, there is a Mallory breakerless ignition under there so I no longer have to carry that little flexy tool for adjusting the points.

Of course, it being a ¾ ton, it has the Dana 80 rear with a 410:1 ratio. Jeez, I need an overdrive on the freeway.

The truck has the original factory air but the compressor has long ago seized up. But I still have all the peices and I'll convert it all to that new R-134 coolant when I get it put together. (thank god for LMC Truck)

The dash has never been cut up for any kind of stereo but the old girl is pretty ratty. So I've got some work cut out for me.

So, does anyone know where in Tennessee, North Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi or Southern Kentucky where I can get this girl media blasted? Every since I became a Chip Foose Overhaulin' addict, it seems to be the way to start the resto.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-24-2006, 06:35 PM

From West TN

Jebb1978 · 07-24-2006, 06:42 PM

Welcome from Phoenix!

krue · 07-24-2006, 07:52 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

jsbgump · 07-24-2006, 10:55 PM

Welcome to the board

**Canadian694x4** · 07-25-2006, 01:04 AM

To The Boards From The Great White North!

oj70chevy · 07-26-2006, 09:38 AM

welcome from san antonio,texas.

86swb · 07-28-2006, 12:14 AM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Chip can steal my truck any time.

PanelDeland · 07-30-2006, 03:17 PM

Moptop, you have landed right in the middle of it.The Tenn members seem to be more active as far as getting together to go to shows swap parts and just BS.Some of them should be able to help you on the media thing.
Welcome to the BB and Post pics!!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-12-2006, 02:17 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon..

bigfredtn · 08-13-2006, 09:35 PM

Welcome to the board. Good luck on your project. There is a lot of good information on this board.

68Stepbed · 08-14-2006, 12:32 PM

MopTop, Welcome to the board. Strip Technologies in Knoxville will media blast a cab for around $400 and a bed for about the same price. Prices vary on how rusty your parts are. I think I'm fixin to take my truck to em for simplicity purposes. They use a plastic media for removing paint and a harder media for blowing out rust.

Good Luck and let me know if you need a phone #.

07-24-2006, 06:14 PM	#1
Moptop Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kingston Springs, Tn. Posts: 9	New here from Tennessee Wow, I'm impressed! This is a well established forum with a LOT of members. I can't believe I hadn't found it sooner. So I'm just now saying hello to everyone and to say that I'm glad to be here. I have a 1971 ¾ton in that ochre yellow color with a white top. I love that color. It has a green interior. Wow, talk about retro. I've had this truck for 10 years and I'm the 2nd (and last) owner. It's time to restore this old girl to her original glory but like so many other folks, my funds are very tight and always spoken for in advance. But maybe........ At least I've been able to squeeze out the coins for a tranny rebuild with a B&M shift kit and a total engine rebuild complete with 10½:1 flattops, Edelbrock Performer carb on an Edelbrock Performer manifold. Also, there is a Mallory breakerless ignition under there so I no longer have to carry that little flexy tool for adjusting the points. Of course, it being a ¾ ton, it has the Dana 80 rear with a 410:1 ratio. Jeez, I need an overdrive on the freeway. The truck has the original factory air but the compressor has long ago seized up. But I still have all the peices and I'll convert it all to that new R-134 coolant when I get it put together. (thank god for LMC Truck) The dash has never been cut up for any kind of stereo but the old girl is pretty ratty. So I've got some work cut out for me. So, does anyone know where in Tennessee, North Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi or Southern Kentucky where I can get this girl media blasted? Every since I became a Chip Foose Overhaulin' addict, it seems to be the way to start the resto.

07-24-2006, 06:35 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New here from Tennessee From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-24-2006, 06:42 PM	#3
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07-24-2006, 07:52 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New here from Tennessee 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"

07-24-2006, 10:55 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New here from Tennessee Welcome to the board __________________ 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

07-25-2006, 01:04 AM	#6
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: New here from Tennessee 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.

07-26-2006, 09:38 AM	#7
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07-28-2006, 12:14 AM	#8
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New here from Tennessee Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Chip can steal my truck any time. __________________ 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

07-30-2006, 03:17 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: New here from Tennessee Moptop, you have landed right in the middle of it.The Tenn members seem to be more active as far as getting together to go to shows swap parts and just BS.Some of them should be able to help you on the media thing. Welcome to the BB and Post pics!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-12-2006, 02:17 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: New here from Tennessee Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-13-2006, 09:35 PM	#11
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: New here from Tennessee Welcome to the board. Good luck on your project. There is a lot of good information on this board. __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.

08-14-2006, 12:32 PM	#12
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New here from Tennessee MopTop, Welcome to the board. Strip Technologies in Knoxville will media blast a cab for around $400 and a bed for about the same price. Prices vary on how rusty your parts are. I think I'm fixin to take my truck to em for simplicity purposes. They use a plastic media for removing paint and a harder media for blowing out rust. Good Luck and let me know if you need a phone #. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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