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02-27-2007, 03:14 AM
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hi from new zealand
hi first time here, i have just imported a 63 lwb fleetside pickup from california.It is running a 283-327 smallblock,not sure which one yet,granny 4 speed and 12 bolt.someone may even recognise it if so let me know.My last car was a 55 chev fordor running big block 402,muncie 4 speed and 9 inch diff,that ran flat 13s on a 1/4 mile.
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02-27-2007, 04:09 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!
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02-27-2007, 05:55 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome From auckland
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02-27-2007, 06:20 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
how it going lowride,didnt think there was to many 60s pickup about in nz but i may be wrong,what are you running in your 65 pickup,cheers
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02-27-2007, 07:41 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome from Ky
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02-27-2007, 08:45 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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02-27-2007, 10:35 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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02-27-2007, 10:40 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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02-27-2007, 03:12 PM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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02-27-2007, 08:29 PM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome to the board from Oklahoma.
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02-27-2007, 08:36 PM
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02-27-2007, 09:36 PM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome to the board from Texas
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02-27-2007, 10:23 PM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome to the board from Central Califorina!
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02-28-2007, 04:22 PM
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Re: hi from new zealand
 From West TN 
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03-04-2007, 11:32 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome to the forums
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03-04-2007, 11:45 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome from sunny Seattle! How is the sheet metal supply in NZ for these trucks?
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03-05-2007, 02:12 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
hi there stllookn,i dont think there is much in the way of suppliers for new reproduction panels and the doorhinge pins and latches i just put in my truck i got from good old usa and only took about seven days.You miss out the middle man that way i suppose.Will have a look around and let you know because i need a tailgate and rear bumper for my 63 longbed but i dont like my chances in NZ, i may have to import them ex usa
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03-05-2007, 06:13 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
you could try chucks in west auckland .i bought a chrome front bumper couple months back for around $ 200 his website is www.chucksnz.co.nz
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03-05-2007, 08:48 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
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03-05-2007, 04:35 PM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Giving out a "hey!" from Maryland.Great to have you here.
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03-05-2007, 07:27 PM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Welcome to the Board from Oklahoma.
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03-06-2007, 03:31 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
thanks lowride will check him out,thats the beauty of these boards people are here to help you .got the 283 out of the truck tonight and should have the 454 in by the weekend
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03-08-2007, 04:12 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
Hi Harry
Are you in North or South Island? What 55 did you have? We own one here in Auckland! And I've got the 84 Scottsdale that I sent a photo through of last week. Truck looks cool! |
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03-09-2007, 02:44 AM
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Re: hi from new zealand
hi chevgirl,im in masterton and my 55 was blue & white and rego was IBAD55 used to have a play on the strip about eight years ago at hood aerodrome in masterton.heres some more pics of my truck i just put a 454 into her today and fits like a glove,just got too find the right headers to fit now.wil try and put some pics of 55 up at some stage(only have photos now)cheers
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03-12-2007, 11:32 PM
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