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Brad · 07-09-2002, 03:49 AM

Yep, when I first bought my truck I never intended to fix it up and spend so much darn money! This was gonna be my beater that I didn't care if it got rear-ended or hit. I just couldn't bare to drive my Camaro for fear of it getting hit again.
First, right off the bat I replaced the motor (almost 100,000 mi mark soon).
Next, I replaced the transmission (3 spd @ $800 and 3 days in shop-boy did I get hosed on that one!)
Next, replaced gears in rear end because they had chpped.
I had spent so much money by this point that I could no longer consider it a beater; it was virtually brand new underneath.
Finally, a few years ago I replaced the entire front end and upgraded with disk brakes. Well, not finally-I have added HEI, Weber carb, plug wires, new long box, lowered it, rear springs, you get the idea.... Good luck

07-09-2002, 03:49 AM	#12
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Brings back memories Yep, when I first bought my truck I never intended to fix it up and spend so much darn money! This was gonna be my beater that I didn't care if it got rear-ended or hit. I just couldn't bare to drive my Camaro for fear of it getting hit again. First, right off the bat I replaced the motor (almost 100,000 mi mark soon). Next, I replaced the transmission (3 spd @ $800 and 3 days in shop-boy did I get hosed on that one!) Next, replaced gears in rear end because they had chpped. I had spent so much money by this point that I could no longer consider it a beater; it was virtually brand new underneath. Finally, a few years ago I replaced the entire front end and upgraded with disk brakes. Well, not finally-I have added HEI, Weber carb, plug wires, new long box, lowered it, rear springs, you get the idea.... Good luck __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...