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Title: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: Sjaak83 on April 13, 2012, 02:41:40 pm
Hi Guys!

I'm Jack from the Netherlands and have been lurking here for the past few years. I've got a '84 K10 shortbed which I'm restoring quite thouroughly.

I've to figure out how to post any pics.
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h462/JackLont/Fotos-0052-1.jpg)

I started a topic on the dutch usatrucks.nl forum, which isn't really usefull for you guys, since it is written in Dutch. Maybe you like to check out some pictures ;)
http://www.usatrucks.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=13361

I'm trying to order a batch of rebuilt parts soon at Summit Racing, but I ran into one major question. I would like to order new stainless steel exhaust dampers, but there are so many options. What is your advice?


Cheers,

Jack
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: zieg85 on April 13, 2012, 03:06:08 pm
Welcome from NW Indiana, glad you found us!!!
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: Jason S on April 13, 2012, 03:37:25 pm
Howdy from Oklahoma. 

Your '84 looks to be in good shape.

Stainless steel exhaust dampers as in mufflers? 
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: Sjaak83 on April 13, 2012, 04:00:31 pm
Hi Jason S,

Yes, mufflers. Wrong translation  ;) Or silencers. I've got a 400 CID with (ordered) ceramic coated headers.

Shape wasn't to bad, but when you start to take the truck apart you'll find some trouble...

Currently it sits like this
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h462/JackLont/DSCF1547.jpg)

When I find some time I'll start a proper project page here as well.


Cheers,

Jack
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: DustyRusty on April 13, 2012, 05:48:52 pm
Welcome from Alaska, Jack.  I like the color combination on the truck.  Do you intend to keep it that color?

Rusty
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: bake74 on April 13, 2012, 07:44:26 pm
     Welcome from California.
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: 1982 Daily Driver on April 13, 2012, 10:22:42 pm
Welcome from South Carolina
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: Custom Deluxe on April 13, 2012, 10:31:36 pm
Welcome Jack  8)
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: Irish_Alley on April 14, 2012, 01:07:43 am
welcome from maryland
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: Sjaak83 on April 15, 2012, 12:19:03 pm
Rusty,

I've to disappoint you  ;). It will be painted in a different color, but I haven't made up my mind yet. At the moment I'm rebuilding the engine, so I've got plenty of time to select a nice color.
Title: Re: Hello from the Netherlands
Post by: jacknife on April 15, 2012, 10:46:15 pm
 Welcome from Va. Jack. looks like you've gotten off to pretty good start. Keep us posted on the build.