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04-17-2006, 09:30 AM
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hello from texas
hello, from texas. new to this web page, let me introduce myself, Im 31, I just like classic trucks. I currently have a 1971 short bed, low wheel base bed chevy pickup. I need to upgrade the engine and transmission, currently has all original 6cyl. straight engine, with the original stick shift manual 4 gear transmission.
 ANY TIPS, ADVICES ARE WELCOME. Last edited by Leo's1971; 04-17-2006 at 09:41 AM. |
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04-17-2006, 09:36 AM
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a fool with no money
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Re: hello from texas
  where in Texas?
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04-17-2006, 10:22 AM
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A little east of nowhere
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Re: hello from texas
Hi there, from way up north.
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04-17-2006, 01:02 PM
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Re: hello from texas
welcome from Maine
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04-17-2006, 02:03 PM
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Re: hello from texas
welcome from weatherford,tx
there is nothing wrong with the original 6cyl.engine and a 4 speed.i would upgrade to power steering and power brakes if you don't already have them. |
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04-17-2006, 02:59 PM
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Re: hello from texas
Another
From Canada!
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04-17-2006, 03:08 PM
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Re: hello from texas
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04-17-2006, 03:13 PM
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04-17-2006, 03:14 PM
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04-17-2006, 03:15 PM
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04-17-2006, 04:48 PM
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Gone Fishing
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Re: hello from texas
Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan
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04-17-2006, 05:12 PM
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04-17-2006, 05:32 PM
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Re: hello from texas
 Are you from Brownsville? Have you ever gone to the RGV truck BBQ's?
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04-17-2006, 06:30 PM
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Re: hello from texas
Howdy!
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04-18-2006, 08:20 AM
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Re: hello from texas
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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04-18-2006, 07:15 PM
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Re: hello from texas
Welcome from Oklahoma!!
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04-19-2006, 07:36 AM
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Just here to help
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Re: hello from texas
Welcome
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04-19-2006, 04:30 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: hello from texas
From West TN
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04-19-2006, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
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Re: hello from texas
Welcome to the board from Ohio.
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04-23-2006, 02:52 AM
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Catchy title goes here..
 
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04-25-2006, 09:58 PM
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Where's my beer?
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Re: hello from texas
from PA!
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04-27-2006, 01:19 AM
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Re: hello from texas
from KY!
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05-09-2006, 05:37 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
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Re: hello from texas
Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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05-10-2006, 11:04 PM
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RIP Mr Ron
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Re: hello from texas
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. If you are into old trucks you are at the right place. Waiting for pictures.
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05-13-2006, 11:03 PM
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Its always something!
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Re: hello from texas
Welcome from FT Worth.
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