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redjp4x4 · 01-23-2004, 11:17 AM

Greetings everyone! I have been reading the board for a while and thought I'd introduce myself. As you can tell from my name, I have a Jeep addiction. I tend to be a little tough on the old jeep so it spend a fair amount of time in the garage in various states of (dis)repair, so the wife thought it would be a good idea to have another vehicle. Right about this time a buddy from work asked me if i wanted to buy his all original 70 gmc. Don't ask how, but the wife agreed that a truck would be nice to have and told me to get it

. I'll post pics before too long. A little about the truck: 114000 original miles, lwb, 2wd, original baby s**t green paint (my favorite color on any classic vehicle), only real rust is in the rockers (an excuse to buy a welder) and a couple blotches of pitting. Thank goodness we are moving out of the salt heap New York donw to Virginia where it will be salt free. Could you please let me know some good links for parts and such (still havent decided if its getting restored to original or rodded).
Well, I'll stop with the rambling for now.
Tony

*Shane* · 01-23-2004, 11:24 AM

Welcome to the board. You should have NO problem finding good parts here. We have some excellent vendors on the the board. Go to the opening page www.67-72chevytrucks.com and look under Part Suppliers ... should find anything ya need.

gr8scott51 · 01-23-2004, 11:47 AM

There's quite a few good ol Virginny boys (and gals) on the board. I'm sure they'll be glad to offer advice. Welcome.

scott

Bill72BB · 01-23-2004, 01:30 PM

Welcome From SoCal

outlawchevy · 01-23-2004, 01:32 PM

welcome to the board from louisiana

72 CustomCamper · 01-23-2004, 01:55 PM

Where are you moving to in Virginia? I've met a few of the Va members, and all of them are great people...

Chuck

*dtlilly* · 01-23-2004, 03:30 PM

Welcome from Tennessee.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-23-2004, 04:11 PM

Welcome from Kansas - definitely have some great vendors to choose from who know what they are talking about and have great customer service.

redjp4x4 · 01-23-2004, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the welcomes. My first task is changing out the rear brake line, there is a lil leak in it. Then, I think I'm gonna stare at it for a while and decide what direction to go with it. I am still in disbelief that my wife actually "wants me to have the truck and keep the jeep".
We are moving to Hampton VA, Navy says virginia is where I go.
gr8scott51, we used to live in Silverdale, I sure do miss the salt free west coast.
Thanks
Tony

CPNEJR · 01-23-2004, 05:38 PM

Welcome from upstate NH

MAC67 · 01-23-2004, 05:48 PM

illnois says howdy

72c10step · 01-23-2004, 06:01 PM

Welcome from mid NH, its a good thing that truck isn't around here, or a lot more than the rockers would be rusted!

Wootdog · 01-23-2004, 08:12 PM

There are a few of us in the area where you will be. Come to town and we will get together. Wootdog

MMGOODIE · 01-23-2004, 08:16 PM

welcome to the boards from rainy Wa. state.

dinnut · 01-23-2004, 08:21 PM

welcome from missouri city. i guess were lucky down here. the only salt i can find on the road is when someone threw some fries out the window

**Canadian694x4** · 01-23-2004, 10:02 PM

Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!

Blue Beard · 01-23-2004, 10:11 PM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State.........

cag17 · 01-23-2004, 10:38 PM

Welcome from NC and I would highly recomend King parts and Christians. They are both great boys.

krue · 01-24-2004, 12:42 AM

Welcome to the board from a former Submariner in salt-free South Mississippi!

01-23-2004, 11:17 AM	#1
redjp4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4	Starting another addiction Greetings everyone! I have been reading the board for a while and thought I'd introduce myself. As you can tell from my name, I have a Jeep addiction. I tend to be a little tough on the old jeep so it spend a fair amount of time in the garage in various states of (dis)repair, so the wife thought it would be a good idea to have another vehicle. Right about this time a buddy from work asked me if i wanted to buy his all original 70 gmc. Don't ask how, but the wife agreed that a truck would be nice to have and told me to get it . I'll post pics before too long. A little about the truck: 114000 original miles, lwb, 2wd, original baby s**t green paint (my favorite color on any classic vehicle), only real rust is in the rockers (an excuse to buy a welder) and a couple blotches of pitting. Thank goodness we are moving out of the salt heap New York donw to Virginia where it will be salt free. Could you please let me know some good links for parts and such (still havent decided if its getting restored to original or rodded). Well, I'll stop with the rambling for now. Tony

01-23-2004, 11:47 AM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	good old boys There's quite a few good ol Virginny boys (and gals) on the board. I'm sure they'll be glad to offer advice. Welcome. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

01-23-2004, 01:30 PM	#4
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01-23-2004, 01:32 PM	#5
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01-23-2004, 01:55 PM	#6
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Where are you moving to in Virginia? I've met a few of the Va members, and all of them are great people... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-23-2004, 11:24 AM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Welcome to the board. You should have NO problem finding good parts here. We have some excellent vendors on the the board. Go to the opening page www.67-72chevytrucks.com and look under Part Suppliers ... should find anything ya need.

01-23-2004, 03:30 PM	#7
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome from Tennessee.

01-23-2004, 04:11 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Welcome from Kansas - definitely have some great vendors to choose from who know what they are talking about and have great customer service. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-23-2004, 05:15 PM	#9
redjp4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4	Thanks for the welcomes. My first task is changing out the rear brake line, there is a lil leak in it. Then, I think I'm gonna stare at it for a while and decide what direction to go with it. I am still in disbelief that my wife actually "wants me to have the truck and keep the jeep". We are moving to Hampton VA, Navy says virginia is where I go. gr8scott51, we used to live in Silverdale, I sure do miss the salt free west coast. Thanks Tony

01-23-2004, 05:38 PM	#10
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Welcome from upstate NH __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

01-23-2004, 05:48 PM	#11
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	illnois says howdy

01-23-2004, 06:01 PM	#12
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Welcome from mid NH, its a good thing that truck isn't around here, or a lot more than the rockers would be rusted! __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

01-23-2004, 08:12 PM	#13
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,688	Welcome from Virginia Beach, Va. There are a few of us in the area where you will be. Come to town and we will get together. Wootdog __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-23-2004, 08:16 PM	#14
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	welcome to the boards from rainy Wa. state. __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

01-23-2004, 08:21 PM	#15
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	welcome from missouri city. i guess were lucky down here. the only salt i can find on the road is when someone threw some fries out the window __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"



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01-23-2004, 10:02 PM	#16
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Welcome To The Board 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.

01-23-2004, 10:11 PM	#17
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-23-2004, 10:38 PM	#18
cag17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 140	Welcome from NC and I would highly recomend King parts and Christians. They are both great boys. __________________ Bowtie Club of the Carolinas

01-24-2004, 12:42 AM	#19
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from a former Submariner in salt-free 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"

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