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DBLSPRT68 · 09-17-2007, 12:37 AM

Hey all, I just thought I would update everyone with what's been happening since I was here last. First and most important; I am a first time father at 40! My son was born last Monday night and he and mom are doing fine

. I bought my dream car about this time last year, and I've done a lot of work to it. It's a 1977 Pontiac Can Am

. Only 1377 were made, and now I have one. I wanted to take it to the 30th Anniversary reunion in Tulsa, OK; and I had to work my but off to get it ready. I made it and had a great time

. My truck....well I don't drive it much, but still love it. I've done a few things to it....1. I installed a furd f250 third brake/cargo light and it works fine

(I hope to have a write up on it oneday) 2. I installed an rearview mirror from a olds bravada; it has the compass and under lights. 3. I have installed dual lighted mirror sunvisors from a caddy. 4. I installed my new dash pad, but not too happy with it. It's the rubbery kind that will never crack, but it dosen't fit like the original hard dash. With the dash, I finally installed my new dash bezel and pass side silverado strip. That looks great! 5.I pulled off my 81-82 front bumper with the driving lights mounted in the signal holes. I just didn't like how the fit

......might try again later. 6. and finally, I installed a new slider rear window. I think that is all........ I hope to stay intouch more often, this time. David

krue · 09-17-2007, 12:49 AM

Congratulations! Where's the pics of the kid?

DBLSPRT68 · 09-17-2007, 12:57 AM

I'll post some pics soon. Thanks, David

**N2TRUX** · 09-17-2007, 08:21 AM

Sounds like you have been really busy. As Krue mentioned, we want pics. Lets see the boy, the car, and the truck....

DBLSPRT68 · 09-18-2007, 11:49 PM

Here are some pics I took today. I love my truck, but it just needs everything and all I can do is one thing at a time. So it should be done in 5 or 10 years!! David

killthewabbit · 09-19-2007, 08:45 AM

Wow, I haven't seen a Can-Am since I was a kid in the 80s. Looks good.

Congrats on being a new dad. Good luck getting some sleep. Nice picture of the kid, too. He looks like he's kicked back and ready for whatever, doesn't he?

slugish · 09-19-2007, 10:26 PM

just had my 1st grandson, heas pretty dang cute , but your son is as well .

Congrats

method2mymadnes · 09-19-2007, 11:05 PM

Congratulations!!!! Now you only need 4 more to catch me.

turbo350 · 09-20-2007, 07:16 AM

Congrats on being a dad! Dig the truck and that Can-Am is awesome. I don't know much about them but they look cool. I have four kids and I've found they can't all fit into my '78 Bonanza. I'm looking at fabbing my own rumble seat set-up in the box to accomodate them all or else the truck will be just for me and mama on those rare occasions when we get a sitter.

09-17-2007, 12:37 AM	#1
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Haven't been here for a long time!!! Hey all, I just thought I would update everyone with what's been happening since I was here last. First and most important; I am a first time father at 40! My son was born last Monday night and he and mom are doing fine . I bought my dream car about this time last year, and I've done a lot of work to it. It's a 1977 Pontiac Can Am . Only 1377 were made, and now I have one. I wanted to take it to the 30th Anniversary reunion in Tulsa, OK; and I had to work my but off to get it ready. I made it and had a great time . My truck....well I don't drive it much, but still love it. I've done a few things to it....1. I installed a furd f250 third brake/cargo light and it works fine (I hope to have a write up on it oneday) 2. I installed an rearview mirror from a olds bravada; it has the compass and under lights. 3. I have installed dual lighted mirror sunvisors from a caddy. 4. I installed my new dash pad, but not too happy with it. It's the rubbery kind that will never crack, but it dosen't fit like the original hard dash. With the dash, I finally installed my new dash bezel and pass side silverado strip. That looks great! 5.I pulled off my 81-82 front bumper with the driving lights mounted in the signal holes. I just didn't like how the fit ......might try again later. 6. and finally, I installed a new slider rear window. I think that is all........ I hope to stay intouch more often, this time. David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

09-17-2007, 12:49 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Haven't been here for a long time!!! Congratulations! Where's the pics of the kid? __________________ "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"

09-17-2007, 12:57 AM	#3
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Haven't been here for a long time!!! I'll post some pics soon. Thanks, David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

09-17-2007, 08:21 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Haven't been here for a long time!!! Sounds like you have been really busy. As Krue mentioned, we want pics. Lets see the boy, the car, and the truck.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-18-2007, 11:49 PM	#5
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Haven't been here for a long time!!! Here are some pics I took today. I love my truck, but it just needs everything and all I can do is one thing at a time. So it should be done in 5 or 10 years!! David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

09-19-2007, 08:45 AM	#6
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Haven't been here for a long time!!! Wow, I haven't seen a Can-Am since I was a kid in the 80s. Looks good. Congrats on being a new dad. Good luck getting some sleep. Nice picture of the kid, too. He looks like he's kicked back and ready for whatever, doesn't he? __________________ -- Will

09-19-2007, 10:26 PM	#7
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Haven't been here for a long time!!! just had my 1st grandson, heas pretty dang cute , but your son is as well . Congrats

09-19-2007, 11:05 PM	#8
method2mymadnes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 327	Re: Haven't been here for a long time!!! Congratulations!!!! Now you only need 4 more to catch me. __________________ 87% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

09-20-2007, 07:16 AM	#9
turbo350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 316	Re: Haven't been here for a long time!!! Congrats on being a dad! Dig the truck and that Can-Am is awesome. I don't know much about them but they look cool. I have four kids and I've found they can't all fit into my '78 Bonanza. I'm looking at fabbing my own rumble seat set-up in the box to accomodate them all or else the truck will be just for me and mama on those rare occasions when we get a sitter.



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