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Offline carmen77

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« on: October 27, 2020, 09:38:06 AM »
Hello everyone!

My name is Carmen, I’m happy to be here and hopefully gain some knowledge!

I recently purchased a 73’ C20 Cheyenne to restore in my brothers honor. He passed away last April 2020. He was a square body lover and born in 1973. This felt like the perfect way to honor him.

This will be my first ever restore and I’m basically doing it alone with some remote help from my dad who lives in Michigan. I live in Southern California. This should be interesting to say the least.


By the way... the truck runs and drives....so half the battle is already over.


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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2020, 10:04:33 AM »
More pictures


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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2020, 10:55:37 AM »
Welcome to the group!  There are many very knowledgeable people in here.  I find people are generally responsive and respectful, regardless your experience level.  Nice truck, and cool way to honor your brother!

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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2020, 10:59:18 AM »
Thank you bigben5054! I’m a little nervous to take this on but I’m going to give it my best shot. I look forward to advice and knowledge from this group.


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Offline Yoshi

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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2020, 12:41:09 PM »
What a wonderful way to process grief and honor your  brother. May the blessings of your journey be bountiful and easily recognized.   :)

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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2020, 12:43:53 PM »
Thank you Yoshi!


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Offline zieg85

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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2020, 12:59:59 PM »
Welcome from the St. Louis, MO area. 
Carl 
1985 C20 Scottsdale 7.4L 4 speed 3.21
1986 C10 under construction
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2020, 01:04:32 PM »
Thank you zieg85! Happy to be here.


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Offline Mike81K10

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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2020, 03:16:02 PM »
Welcome from AL! Best of luck on your build. Greatest challenge will be rust repairs! If you do not have a welder, get one and practice.
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2020, 04:24:22 PM »
Thanks Mile81k10!

I do have one but have never used it so practicing will be on my to do list.


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« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2020, 03:53:00 PM »
Sorry to hear about your brother. Looks like a good candidate!
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« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2020, 07:00:23 PM »
Thank you!


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« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2020, 09:14:41 PM »
Welcome to the forum.

Great looking truck.
"When you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail"
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« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2020, 09:17:12 PM »
Thank you flatblack77! I like your user name:)


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« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2020, 05:27:25 AM »
Welcome

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