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71Derelict · 01-30-2003, 12:22 AM

Hey all. Long time reader first time poster. Just moved to Florida by way of South Korea, Good to be back in country. Towed my truck here from Utah and am ready to start the tear down. I am wondering if there are any good salvage yards in the area around Patrick Air Force Base. I need some steering parts. Also looking for a good body shop in the area. Thanks in advance for any help.

**68 Stepside** · 01-30-2003, 12:43 AM

Can't help you with the salvage yards, but welcome to Florida, from an Illinois native, who was just recently "transplanted" to Florida...it's great here, isn't it?

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2003, 12:47 AM

Welcome to the board...where were you at in Korea? I spent a year at Camp Casey.

weasel29gm · 01-30-2003, 01:09 AM

Howdy from good ole' W VA and hope you enjoy the board!!!! Thanks for your service I salute you !!!!!!!!!!

72shadetree · 01-30-2003, 01:22 AM

welcome from va

cdowns · 01-30-2003, 01:48 AM

I don't know where patrick afb is but this is the time in florida for alot of great swap meets this weekend there's one at webster the next week at lakeland the following week at zepher hills etci'm near daytona also recently new to florida and this bord

crazy4chevs · 01-30-2003, 02:41 AM

Welcome to the board from washington.

Church · 01-30-2003, 07:50 AM

Welcome to the board from North Carolina!

GREEN70-72 · 01-30-2003, 08:47 AM

WELCOME TO THE BOARD FROM THE FLORIDA PAN HANDLE,(EGLIN AFB)

greasemonkey · 01-30-2003, 10:03 AM

Welcome from P'cola, where is Patrick AFB?

bigjimzlll · 01-30-2003, 10:27 AM

the panhandle...AKA the redneck riviera..AKA ..LA..lower Alabama..No really its one of my favorite parts of FL...I love Destin and Ft Walton Beach,,I was born and raised down in St. Petersburg..Man I do miss it sometimes..dont miss the palmetto bugs though..or the humidity..

**Palf70Step** · 01-30-2003, 10:33 AM

Welcome from Mississippi from a fellow that got here via Japan & Kwang Ju. Don't you just love those Atlantic beaches compared to the Korean ones ?

smokekiki · 01-30-2003, 10:35 AM

You guys talking about Florida are making me sick....sick of sitting here looking at snow instead of sand.Welcome from PA.

WORNBRAKES · 01-30-2003, 10:53 AM

Another welcome from Pensacola.
Isn't Patrick south of Orlando?

yellowgmc · 01-30-2003, 11:02 AM

welcome for minnesota!!

cdowns · 01-30-2003, 11:10 AM

Well, i can't speak for the other guys from florida but i know i ain't lookin at sand i'mm lookin at nicely filled bikinis when i go for my daily stroll down the beach!!!!! darn it's only going tb be 75 today as far as snow is concerned i knew there was a reason i left n.y.

Myride · 01-30-2003, 11:46 AM

welcome

WORNBRAKES · 01-30-2003, 08:32 PM

cdowns,
I look at women in bating suits for a living. One of the advantages of being a water survival instructor.
Oh yea, and also at the beach.

Gordo · 01-30-2003, 08:33 PM

Welcome from Connecticut!

71Derelict · 01-31-2003, 11:34 AM

Thanks to all for the warm welcome. to asnwer some questions:
Longhornmail I was at Kunsan AB just outside of Kunsan city. I am starting to miss the food. Patrick AFB is on the island southeast of Orlando and just east of melbourne, where Cape Canaveral is. Weasel29gm thanks for the salute, much appreciated. Cdowns thanks for the swap meet tips I think I will try to make the lakeland one.

6869704X4 · 01-31-2003, 12:29 PM

Welcome from the redneck riviera.
Any Herks left at Patrick? They make better noise than those dam jets at Kunsan. Is the Kunsan water that comes out of the tap still brown?

cdowns · 01-31-2003, 01:59 PM

The swap meet at lakeland is feb8&9 at USA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY rt33 lakeland for info 863 6862334 it's a pretty big one about 800vendors

billogna · 01-31-2003, 05:53 PM

Glad your trip went ok, mine did, too, will talk later, Bill.

Vince M · 01-31-2003, 08:24 PM

Welcome from O-town. Orlando....

I go up to Webster almost every month and last month it had 1200 + vendors. Largest ever and it keeps growing. Both of the others are big also but I've never made it to either (yet).

Drop me a PM or an email and let me know what your looking for. There's a few guys around the Orlando area that are board members also.

Kman · 02-01-2003, 12:58 AM

Hey welcome to the the board I'm just across the river from you in Melbourne and my have some parts you need.
Kman

01-30-2003, 12:22 AM	#1
71Derelict Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Patrick AFB Florida Posts: 25	newbie from Florida Hey all. Long time reader first time poster. Just moved to Florida by way of South Korea, Good to be back in country. Towed my truck here from Utah and am ready to start the tear down. I am wondering if there are any good salvage yards in the area around Patrick Air Force Base. I need some steering parts. Also looking for a good body shop in the area. Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ 71 C/10 Short Wide 2/3 drop, 383/350/3.08 posi in various states of repair growing into 4/5 drop 383/700R4

01-30-2003, 12:43 AM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Can't help you with the salvage yards, but welcome to Florida, from an Illinois native, who was just recently "transplanted" to Florida...it's great here, isn't it? __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

01-30-2003, 01:09 AM	#4
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Howdy from good ole' W VA and hope you enjoy the board!!!! Thanks for your service I salute you !!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-30-2003, 01:22 AM	#5
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	welcome from va __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-30-2003, 01:48 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	I don't know where patrick afb is but this is the time in florida for alot of great swap meets this weekend there's one at webster the next week at lakeland the following week at zepher hills etci'm near daytona also recently new to florida and this bord __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-30-2003, 12:47 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome to the board...where were you at in Korea? I spent a year at Camp Casey.

01-30-2003, 02:41 AM	#7
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	Welcome to the board from washington. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

01-30-2003, 07:50 AM	#8
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	Welcome to the board from North Carolina! __________________

01-30-2003, 08:47 AM	#9
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	WELCOME TO THE BOARD FROM THE FLORIDA PAN HANDLE,(EGLIN AFB)

01-30-2003, 10:03 AM	#10
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Welcome from P'cola, where is Patrick AFB? __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

01-30-2003, 10:27 AM	#11
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	the panhandle...AKA the redneck riviera..AKA ..LA..lower Alabama..No really its one of my favorite parts of FL...I love Destin and Ft Walton Beach,,I was born and raised down in St. Petersburg..Man I do miss it sometimes..dont miss the palmetto bugs though..or the humidity.. __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

01-30-2003, 10:33 AM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,743	Welcome from Mississippi from a fellow that got here via Japan & Kwang Ju. Don't you just love those Atlantic beaches compared to the Korean ones ? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-30-2003, 10:35 AM	#13
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	You guys talking about Florida are making me sick....sick of sitting here looking at snow instead of sand.Welcome from PA. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-30-2003, 10:53 AM	#14
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Another welcome from Pensacola. Isn't Patrick south of Orlando? __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

01-30-2003, 11:02 AM	#15
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	welcome for minnesota!! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic



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01-30-2003, 11:10 AM	#16
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Well, i can't speak for the other guys from florida but i know i ain't lookin at sand i'mm lookin at nicely filled bikinis when i go for my daily stroll down the beach!!!!! darn it's only going tb be 75 today as far as snow is concerned i knew there was a reason i left n.y. __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-30-2003, 11:46 AM	#17
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	welcome

01-30-2003, 08:32 PM	#18
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	cdowns, I look at women in bating suits for a living. One of the advantages of being a water survival instructor. Oh yea, and also at the beach. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

01-30-2003, 08:33 PM	#19
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from Connecticut! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

01-31-2003, 11:34 AM	#20
71Derelict Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Patrick AFB Florida Posts: 25	Thanks to all for the warm welcome. to asnwer some questions: Longhornmail I was at Kunsan AB just outside of Kunsan city. I am starting to miss the food. Patrick AFB is on the island southeast of Orlando and just east of melbourne, where Cape Canaveral is. Weasel29gm thanks for the salute, much appreciated. Cdowns thanks for the swap meet tips I think I will try to make the lakeland one. __________________ 71 C/10 Short Wide 2/3 drop, 383/350/3.08 posi in various states of repair growing into 4/5 drop 383/700R4

01-31-2003, 12:29 PM	#21
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Welcome from the redneck riviera. Any Herks left at Patrick? They make better noise than those dam jets at Kunsan. Is the Kunsan water that comes out of the tap still brown? __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

01-31-2003, 01:59 PM	#22
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	The swap meet at lakeland is feb8&9 at USA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY rt33 lakeland for info 863 6862334 it's a pretty big one about 800vendors __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-31-2003, 05:53 PM	#23
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	Glad your trip went ok, mine did, too, will talk later, Bill. __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

01-31-2003, 08:24 PM	#24
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Welcome from O-town. Orlando.... I go up to Webster almost every month and last month it had 1200 + vendors. Largest ever and it keeps growing. Both of the others are big also but I've never made it to either (yet). Drop me a PM or an email and let me know what your looking for. There's a few guys around the Orlando area that are board members also. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

02-01-2003, 12:58 AM	#25
Kman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne,Florida Posts: 174	new guy Hey welcome to the the board I'm just across the river from you in Melbourne and my have some parts you need. Kman __________________ New 89 chevy 1500 driver 72K20 rust bucket project stripped down to the frame engine rebuild started 71 Blazer - another procect

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