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brossow · 10-15-2007, 10:10 AM

I've posted a couple times already but thought I should backtrack and introduce myself. I'm Brent and I live in Mankato, Minnesota. My current project is a '72 Custom/10 SWB stepside. Original drivetrain was an L6 with a 4-speed. Sold the L6 a couple weekends ago to make room for a V8 (TBD) and recently picked up a 700R4 that will take the place of the 4-speed.

What started as a "simple" brake job to get an old beater back on the road has turned into a long-term project. The deeper I tore into it, the more problems I found. Then I decided that putting new parts on top of old parts wasn't a good thing, so now I've got everything behind the cab stripped off and in pieces. If the tools I need come in, I should have the rear end (12-bolt GM with Eaton posi and 3.73 gears, brand-new everything except the posi and axles) reassembled by next weekend.

In addition to the '72, until recently I also had a '64 SWB fleetside and a '66 SWB stepside, both big-window trucks. Just wrapped up an unnecessarily bitter divorce and during that process sold the trucks to my dad for a critical "cash infusion" as bills mounted. Someday they may return to my fold, but in the meantime the '72 is consuming my meager time and resources.

I'll start my own build thread one of these times and link it in my signature. In the meantime, there's a link to my photo gallery there already. Glad to be here on this site! Thanks in advance for all the help I'm sure to receive as I move ahead with this project.

Brent

shaneschevys · 10-15-2007, 10:45 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 10-15-2007, 11:26 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**1971K54X4** · 10-15-2007, 12:43 PM

Welcome to the board from Iowa.

72BlckButy · 10-15-2007, 01:56 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

krue · 10-15-2007, 07:41 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

71swb4x4 · 10-15-2007, 08:15 PM

Welcome from a few hours West on Hwy 14.

hgs_notes · 10-15-2007, 08:48 PM

Welcome from Sleepy Eye.

brossow · 10-15-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Welcome from Sleepy Eye.

I spend quite a bit of time in Sleepy Eye for work. (Among other things, I inspect the bars and restaurants over there.) Anyone else from the area on the board here? A guy can never have too many nearby contacts, especially out here in the non-metro part of Minnesota.

Brent

droppedgmc · 10-15-2007, 11:06 PM

welcome from WA

L0WRIDE · 10-16-2007, 04:26 AM

to the boards

hgs_notes · 10-16-2007, 05:44 PM

There are a couple guys in Owatonna, some over near Rochester. There are a bunch of guys in Iowa pretty active here.

tcb-1 · 10-17-2007, 09:27 PM

welcome aboard from Shawnee, KS!!

86swb · 10-18-2007, 04:22 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

**Ron 586** · 10-21-2007, 05:45 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

earl87gta · 10-21-2007, 08:23 AM

From East TN.

kenm78 · 10-21-2007, 09:28 AM

Welcome to the board from OKC

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-25-2007, 05:23 PM

From West TN

10-15-2007, 10:10 AM	#1
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	New guy from southern Minnesota I've posted a couple times already but thought I should backtrack and introduce myself. I'm Brent and I live in Mankato, Minnesota. My current project is a '72 Custom/10 SWB stepside. Original drivetrain was an L6 with a 4-speed. Sold the L6 a couple weekends ago to make room for a V8 (TBD) and recently picked up a 700R4 that will take the place of the 4-speed. What started as a "simple" brake job to get an old beater back on the road has turned into a long-term project. The deeper I tore into it, the more problems I found. Then I decided that putting new parts on top of old parts wasn't a good thing, so now I've got everything behind the cab stripped off and in pieces. If the tools I need come in, I should have the rear end (12-bolt GM with Eaton posi and 3.73 gears, brand-new everything except the posi and axles) reassembled by next weekend. In addition to the '72, until recently I also had a '64 SWB fleetside and a '66 SWB stepside, both big-window trucks. Just wrapped up an unnecessarily bitter divorce and during that process sold the trucks to my dad for a critical "cash infusion" as bills mounted. Someday they may return to my fold, but in the meantime the '72 is consuming my meager time and resources. I'll start my own build thread one of these times and link it in my signature. In the meantime, there's a link to my photo gallery there already. Glad to be here on this site! Thanks in advance for all the help I'm sure to receive as I move ahead with this project. Brent __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...) Last edited by brossow; 10-15-2007 at 10:11 AM.

10-15-2007, 10:45 AM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 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**

10-15-2007, 11:26 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 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

10-15-2007, 12:43 PM	#4
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota Welcome to the board from Iowa. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

10-15-2007, 01:56 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-15-2007, 07:41 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota 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"

10-15-2007, 08:15 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota Welcome from a few hours West on Hwy 14. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-15-2007, 08:48 PM	#8
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota Welcome from Sleepy Eye. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-15-2007, 11:06 PM	#10
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

10-16-2007, 04:26 AM	#11
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota to the boards __________________ 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

10-16-2007, 05:44 PM	#12
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota There are a couple guys in Owatonna, some over near Rochester. There are a bunch of guys in Iowa pretty active here. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-17-2007, 09:27 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota welcome aboard from Shawnee, KS!!

10-18-2007, 04:22 PM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota 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

10-21-2007, 05:45 AM	#15
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota Welcome to the board 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

10-21-2007, 08:23 AM	#16
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota From East TN. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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10-21-2007, 09:28 AM	#17
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: New guy from southern Minnesota Welcome to the board from OKC __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

10-25-2007, 05:23 PM	#18
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