Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tavenner13 · 03-27-2007, 12:28 AM

hey guys my name is aaron tavenner. i just turned 19 this past wednesday and i must testify. i just got ahold of my first hot rod... a '67 chevy c-10 with a 454. ive wanted one of these puppies since i saw the burnt orange project truck on the tv show "trucks!". i found it last thursday... drove up 2 1/2 hours to check it out on friday... and bought it and drove it home on sunday! i love the site and i know i have alot to learn, hopefully some of you gray hairs will lend me your wisdom!

here's a few pics for yall to check out...

truck is lowered with Early Classic Enterprises spindles, springs and shocks. The rear is dropped using ECE springs, relocated shock mounts, and a fully adjustable pan hardbar.

Chevrolet 454ci mostly stock right now...

.040 over
Edelbrock Performer RPM dual-plane manifold
Holley 650 (a new barry grant demon 750 is on the way)
CompCams 280 Hydraulic Grind cam
K&N filter
Sanderson headers to 2.5" exhaust with Flowmasters
4-core radiator
'72 power disc brakes

shaneschevys · 03-27-2007, 12:34 AM

Welcome from FT Worth. Looks like a nice start good luck!

**Canadian694x4** · 03-27-2007, 12:47 AM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

L0WRIDE · 03-27-2007, 05:04 AM

Welcome to the board from New zealand

redneckgirl · 03-27-2007, 07:26 AM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!

BACKYARD88 · 03-27-2007, 08:33 AM

from South Texas. Looks like a good place to start.

krue · 03-27-2007, 10:33 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

tavenner13 · 03-27-2007, 04:11 PM

okay so i crawled up under the truck to take car of a few things and look what i found on the frame directly behind the front passenger wheel well!!!!

is this unsafe to drive now? and how much do you think im looking at to get it replaced??

pocoloco71 · 03-27-2007, 08:31 PM

Welcome from New Boston. What a great truck to start with. Good luck, poco.

**LockDoc** · 03-27-2007, 08:48 PM

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#1.

to the board.

#2. You stole my truck!!!! '67 C10, SWB fleet, 454/th400

#3. If that is a crack in the frame we're lookin' at take it to a welding shop and have it professionally welded and have him add a stiffener inside the frame..

LockDoc

Chevyholic · 03-27-2007, 09:01 PM

Welcome from down the road! Nice looking truck!

BB72CHEVKT · 03-27-2007, 09:44 PM

Welcome from Hideaway, TX. Nice ride for 19. I drive to Tyler every day for work I'll keep my eyes peeled for your ride. I got a 72 swb,396,turbo 400 truck as well. Once I get the camera thing figured out I'll post some pics.

murphy67 · 03-27-2007, 10:06 PM

Cool truck,hope My 67 looks that good when it's done.The Hairs will come and go,but You'll always have the memories of Your first Truck.Good Luck and yell if Ya need anything..Kilgore is just a second away- even less with a BIG-BLOCK..

tavenner13 · 03-27-2007, 10:52 PM

LocDoc - thanks for the info man... and nice truck! im a little partial i guess

BB72 - ya ill def. keep an eye out for your ride. don't honk though cuz its a little hard to hear anything over the exhaust

murphy - thanks for the hospitality... look for me going down 31 on beer runs to T's lol

powell72 · 03-27-2007, 11:41 PM

A '67 SWB with a BB and five spokes? Talk about a fool proof recipe for a sweet truck. Welcome.

tavenner13 · 03-28-2007, 12:04 AM

thanks for all the kind words

here's a few better quality pics

ya the springs on the hood are a little old you have to press on each side after you shut it or else it sticks out like this ^ lol

no its not leaking antifreeze i had just put in a heater shut-off valve and some of the coolant spewed out of the hose when i cut it

mothertrucker424 · 03-28-2007, 07:19 AM

welcome from FL but i lived in white oak tx for a while

Spray-Bomb · 03-28-2007, 08:50 AM

Hey, when we all get together I'll bring my camera & take some nice pics of all the trucks

tavenner13 · 03-28-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Hey, when we all get together I'll bring my camera & take some nice pics of all the trucks

i was thinking the same thing

EZ4U2C · 03-28-2007, 02:33 PM

From North Carolina......................

anthonyboatman · 03-28-2007, 10:33 PM

hay nice ride maybe i can meet up with you guys too
ii send you a message

hotrod40 · 03-28-2007, 11:06 PM

Welcome aboard from Corpus Christi, Tx

Spray-Bomb · 03-29-2007, 12:40 AM

Ok, does anyone on the site that lives around Tyler have a 69-72 SWB that is orange pearl

Cuz I saw you today, mystery guy

tavenner13 · 03-29-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Ok, does anyone on the site that lives around Tyler have a 69-72 SWB that is orange pearl

i sure hope not! i wanna paint my truck orange!!

OLDIRON69 · 03-29-2007, 10:32 AM

Howdy from right down the road in Ben Wheeler.

03-27-2007, 05:04 AM	#4
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!" Welcome to the board from New zealand __________________ 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

03-27-2007, 07:26 AM	#5
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!" Welcome to the board from Maryland! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

03-27-2007, 08:33 AM	#6
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!" from South Texas. Looks like a good place to start. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

03-27-2007, 10:33 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!" 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"

03-27-2007, 04:11 PM	#8
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" okay so i crawled up under the truck to take car of a few things and look what i found on the frame directly behind the front passenger wheel well!!!! is this unsafe to drive now? and how much do you think im looking at to get it replaced??

03-27-2007, 12:28 AM	#1
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy!" hey guys my name is aaron tavenner. i just turned 19 this past wednesday and i must testify. i just got ahold of my first hot rod... a '67 chevy c-10 with a 454. ive wanted one of these puppies since i saw the burnt orange project truck on the tv show "trucks!". i found it last thursday... drove up 2 1/2 hours to check it out on friday... and bought it and drove it home on sunday! i love the site and i know i have alot to learn, hopefully some of you gray hairs will lend me your wisdom! here's a few pics for yall to check out... truck is lowered with Early Classic Enterprises spindles, springs and shocks. The rear is dropped using ECE springs, relocated shock mounts, and a fully adjustable pan hardbar. Chevrolet 454ci mostly stock right now... .040 over Edelbrock Performer RPM dual-plane manifold Holley 650 (a new barry grant demon 750 is on the way) CompCams 280 Hydraulic Grind cam K&N filter Sanderson headers to 2.5" exhaust with Flowmasters 4-core radiator '72 power disc brakes Last edited by tavenner13; 03-29-2007 at 12:29 PM.

03-27-2007, 12:34 AM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!" Welcome from FT Worth. Looks like a nice start good luck! __________________ 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** Last edited by shaneschevys; 03-27-2007 at 12:36 AM.

03-27-2007, 12:47 AM	#3
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!" Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 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 2 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 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-27-2007, 08:31 PM	#9
pocoloco71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Boston,Texas Posts: 222	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" Welcome from New Boston. What a great truck to start with. Good luck, poco.

03-27-2007, 08:48 PM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,370	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" - #1. to the board. #2. You stole my truck!!!! '67 C10, SWB fleet, 454/th400 #3. If that is a crack in the frame we're lookin' at take it to a welding shop and have it professionally welded and have him add a stiffener inside the frame.. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 03-27-2007 at 08:50 PM.

03-27-2007, 09:01 PM	#11
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" Welcome from down the road! Nice looking truck! __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

03-27-2007, 09:44 PM	#12
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" Welcome from Hideaway, TX. Nice ride for 19. I drive to Tyler every day for work I'll keep my eyes peeled for your ride. I got a 72 swb,396,turbo 400 truck as well. Once I get the camera thing figured out I'll post some pics.

03-27-2007, 10:06 PM	#13
murphy67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kilgore,tx Posts: 20	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" Cool truck,hope My 67 looks that good when it's done.The Hairs will come and go,but You'll always have the memories of Your first Truck.Good Luck and yell if Ya need anything..Kilgore is just a second away- even less with a BIG-BLOCK..

03-27-2007, 10:52 PM	#14
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" LocDoc - thanks for the info man... and nice truck! im a little partial i guess BB72 - ya ill def. keep an eye out for your ride. don't honk though cuz its a little hard to hear anything over the exhaust murphy - thanks for the hospitality... look for me going down 31 on beer runs to T's lol

03-27-2007, 11:41 PM	#15
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" A '67 SWB with a BB and five spokes? Talk about a fool proof recipe for a sweet truck. Welcome. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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03-28-2007, 12:04 AM	#16
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" thanks for all the kind words here's a few better quality pics ya the springs on the hood are a little old you have to press on each side after you shut it or else it sticks out like this ^ lol no its not leaking antifreeze i had just put in a heater shut-off valve and some of the coolant spewed out of the hose when i cut it Last edited by tavenner13; 03-28-2007 at 12:06 AM.

03-28-2007, 07:19 AM	#17
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" welcome from FL but i lived in white oak tx for a while

03-28-2007, 08:50 AM	#18
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03-28-2007, 02:33 PM	#20
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03-28-2007, 10:33 PM	#21
anthonyboatman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 21	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" hay nice ride maybe i can meet up with you guys too ii send you a message __________________ 'under construction' 1967 stepside small window Noble automotive & collision Kustomz

03-28-2007, 11:06 PM	#22
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03-29-2007, 12:40 AM	#23
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!" Ok, does anyone on the site that lives around Tyler have a 69-72 SWB that is orange pearl Cuz I saw you today, mystery guy __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

03-29-2007, 10:32 AM	#25
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