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05-28-2009, 09:51 AM
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Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Just joined the forum.
I have an 87 GMC Serria Classic 4WD short bed. Bought it brand new from the dealer 22 years ago. We are real attached. I’m sure you know what I mean. I still drive it and use it on a part time basis. I’d like to do a restoration project on it. And I’m looking for some local contacts around Reading and Philly for guidance. I’ll also use the forum, but there is nothing like a conversation with a guy down the road. Or, going over to help him out. My truck is pretty sound body wise. I had it dealer undercoated when I bought it. Some dents, faded paint, a rusty door, and rotted fender wells. That kind of stuff. I’d like to take it apart and clean up the frame, replace the mounts and bushings. Then fix the body, paint it. And, if I’m feeling good after that. Yank the 305 and put a real motor in it. |
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05-28-2009, 10:10 AM
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Welcome from Northern MD! Not too far south of you...only an hour or so
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05-28-2009, 01:26 PM
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Welcome from Knoxville Tn......
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05-28-2009, 02:47 PM
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Its always something!
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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05-28-2009, 07:15 PM
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Step Brother
 
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
 FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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05-29-2009, 12:24 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Welcome to the board from Texas
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05-29-2009, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Wernersville Pa
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Thanks for the message. I posted on the regular forum today.
Checked out your ride too. Very nice! Your cred is good with me! |
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05-29-2009, 04:29 PM
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Location: Hagerstown, MD
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Hey there - I'm in Hagerstown MD and know a good body guy in Chambersburg PA. Good work. Good price. If you get in the area there are cruise ins every weekend in Hagerstown - 75+ cars and trucks
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05-29-2009, 05:05 PM
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
PMchose,
Thanks for the post. I think my first move is to get someone who has been there to look at my truck, talk about where I want to be, and help me make a plan. So I may be back to you looking for a contact. |
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05-29-2009, 10:02 PM
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Location: Knoxville Tn.
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Hi from Tennessee.
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05-30-2009, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Hagerstown, MD
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
No problem Joe. The guy I'm working with will work in any ideas you have. We shaved some stuff, closed up the rear bed sides, did hidden hinges, 1928 Ford lights (sorry they look cool), etc, etc - BUT he jumps from vehicle to vehicle - it takes a long time...
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06-01-2009, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
Welcome to the board from south Mississippi!
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"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" |
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06-01-2009, 05:35 AM
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Re: Lookin for Local contacts around Reading Pa. 87 Truck project
to the board from Mid-MO!!!You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.
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